Robin Hughes
LEG DAY SURVIVAL GUIDE: WHY YOU HATE LEG DAY & HOW TO OVERCOME IT
"I Hate Leg Day" - Is this you? Learn the science behind skipping leg day and psychological tools to start enjoying training your legs!
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The MENTAL WORKOUT Blog
Mental Skills, Bitsize Theory, and Mindeset Lessons to Help You Take Control of Your Mind!
Robin Hughes
Mar 14, 20234 min read
HOW TO PERFORM WITH PRESSURE RATHER THAN UNDER IT – PERFORMANCE ANXIETY
Do you crumble under pressure? How much pressure do you need? Create a pressure profile and perform in the zone at every competition!
Robin Hughes
Feb 28, 20234 min read
OVERCOME GYM JUDGMENT & ANXIETY – FITNESS PSYCHOLOGY
If you're struggling to go to the gym for fear of judgment, then this blog will help you to detach from the negative voice that we all have!
Robin Hughes
Feb 20, 20233 min read
HOW TO PREVENT ATHLETE BURNOUT
Athletes push their bodies beyond their limits on a regular basis. However, most do not consider the mental burnout that occurs much sooner!
Robin Hughes
Feb 13, 20234 min read
THE PROBLEM WITH PB THINKING – COACHING PSYCHOLOGY TIPS
Many athletes have an outdated perception of what 'personal best' means. Coaches, ensure that your athletes are measuring success correctly!
Robin Hughes
Jan 30, 20234 min read
DEALING WITH THE RACE BLOCK JITTERS– SWIMMING PSYCHOLOGY TIPS
Are you false starting or slow off the block? This is common for swimmers and an easy place to make up time. Read this blog to fix your dive
Robin Hughes
Jan 23, 20234 min read
HOW TO OVERCOME NEGATIVE THOUGHTS ON SHOW DAY
Chris Bumstead's top tips on dealing with negative thoughts on show day. The 4x olympian has developed mental skills that you can use too!
Robin Hughes
Jan 16, 20234 min read
HOW TO STAY IN YOUR LANE AND PERFORM IN THE ZONE ON RACE DAY
How do you time your preparation at a swimming gala? The days can be incredibly unpredictable! Create a race day plan and swim in the zone!
Robin Hughes
Jan 9, 20234 min read
LIFE HACKS THAT WILL OPTIMISE YOUR DAY & IMPROVE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY – PSYCHOLOGICAL TIPS
Here are 7 HACKS to OPTIMISE your day and improve your PRODUCTIVITY! Focus on these micro details of your day to gain control over your life
Robin Hughes
Jan 2, 20234 min read
NEW YEAR, NEW ME - HOW TO STICK TO YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS
Have you set your New Year's resolutions yet? Why not try something different this year? Arm yourself with the mental tools to stick to them
Robin Hughes
Dec 19, 20224 min read
HOW TO TRAIN LIKE AN OLYMPIAN BODYBUILDER – BODYBUILDING PSYCH TIPS
4 Tips to develop an Olympian mindset and train like an Olympian Bodybuilder. They dedicate hundreds of hours to shaping a Physique&Mindset.
Robin Hughes
Dec 10, 20223 min read
HOW TO TUNE OUT THE CROWD & PLAY SELFISH FOOTBALL – FOOTBALL PSYCH TIPS
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL FROM OTHERS? As a young footballer, you are exposed to an abundance of pressure. This can be induced by...
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